Russian .875 Silver and Cloisonne Enamel Covered Cup

Description:

Russian .875 Silver and Cloisonne Enamel Covered Cup, Moscow, 1882-99, maker's mark in Cyrillic "S.B," with etched four-digit number to underside, with a ball finial to lid, enameled through with shaded varicolored scrolls and flowers, ht. 3 1/4 in., approx. 6.4 troy oz.
Estimate $800-1,200

Two small areas of shallow chipped loss to enamel- one to finial and one to cover (see images). Several minor abrasions to interior rim of cover (lid sits well). Some scattered minor pitting to enamel.


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